Last update: September 18th, 2026.
Please read these Official Rules carefully. By applying to and participating in the Personal Agents Hackathon SF, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and unconditionally agree to comply with these Rules and with all decisions made by the Organizers, which shall be final and binding in all respects.
1. Introduction
These Official Rules govern participation in Personal Agents Hackathon in SF, an in-person technology event organized by Antigravity (together with its event team, the "Organizers").
The Hackathon will take place in person on October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (PT), at:
San Francisco, CA, United States
All official event information, updates, announcements, judging clarifications, and changes to these Rules will be communicated exclusively through:
- Discord (official and mandatory channel)
- The Luma event page (public source of truth)
Participants are solely responsible for monitoring these channels.
2. Skill-Based Competition
No purchase, payment, or consideration of any kind is required to apply for or participate in the Hackathon.
The Hackathon is a skill-based competition, not a lottery, raffle, or game of chance. Winners are determined solely based on merit, as evaluated by the judging criteria described in these Rules.
The event focuses on the collaborative development of innovative software solutions, with a strong emphasis on personal AI agents: tools that act on a person's behalf in everyday life, across domains such as automation, productivity, communication, and decision-making.
3. Code of Conduct and Participant Behavior
3.1 Code of Conduct
Personal Agents Hackathon SF is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, respectful, and harassment-free environment for all participants, organizers, mentors, judges, sponsors, and staff.
This Code of Conduct applies to all interactions:
- At the physical venue
- On Discord
- During pitches and demos
- In submitted projects and materials
This Code of Conduct is inspired by the MLH Code of Conduct and adapted to this event.
Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or exclusionary behavior of any kind will not be tolerated, including but not limited to conduct based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or technical background.
Unacceptable behavior includes:
- Offensive or discriminatory language
- Verbal, physical, or digital harassment
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Disruption of the event
- Deliberate intimidation or bullying
- Sharing sexualized or violent content
The Organizers reserve the sole and absolute discretion to take corrective actions, including warnings, removal from the event, disqualification, or bans from future events.
3.2 Anti-Harassment Policy
The Hackathon has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the Organizers may take immediate action deemed appropriate, including expulsion from the event without refund or compensation.
Reports may be made confidentially to the Organizers by direct message on Discord or in person at the venue. All reports will be handled promptly and with reasonable discretion.
4. Objective of the Hackathon
The goal of Personal Agents Hackathon SF is to bring together developers, designers, founders, and technologists to collaboratively build practical, innovative prototypes, with a strong preference for solutions that leverage personal AI agents in meaningful and responsible ways.
The Hackathon encourages experimentation, creativity, and rapid execution under time constraints.
5. Dates and Schedule
All times are in Pacific Time (PT).
- Applications open: As published on Luma
- Application deadline: As published on Luma
- Event date: October 24, 2026
- Event time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Project submission deadline: 6:30 PM, unless otherwise announced on Discord during the event
- Live pitches & judging: October 24, on-site
The Organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule, format, or content of the event at any time. Any changes will be communicated via Discord and/or Luma.
6. Eligibility
Participation is open to any individual worldwide, provided that:
- The participant is 18 years of age or older at the time of the event
- The participant successfully completes the application and approval process
- The participant is physically present in San Francisco, California, on the event date
There is no restriction based on nationality or country of residence.
Employees, contractors, or representatives of the Organizers may be restricted from participating if a conflict of interest is identified, at the sole discretion of the Organizers.
7. Application, Selection, and Teams
Participation is subject to an application and approval process. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.
Approved participants must form teams with:
- Minimum: 1 participants
- Maximum: 4 participants
Teams may be formed:
- Before the event (including through the #find-a-team channel on Discord), or
- During the event, at the team formation session right after kickoff
8. Participation Rules
Participation is:
- In-person
- Free of charge
- Personal and non-transferable
Any form of cheating, dishonesty, or misrepresentation may result in immediate disqualification.
Projects must be primarily developed during the Hackathon timeframe. Use of pre-existing code, libraries, or frameworks must comply with the original principles outlined in these Rules and must not undermine the competitive integrity of the event.
The Organizers may request evidence such as commit history or timestamps if needed.
9. Use of Artificial Intelligence
Use of AI is optional but strongly encouraged.
Projects are expected to meaningfully incorporate AI capabilities where relevant, especially AI agents, orchestration, automation, or decision-making systems.
Use of third-party APIs, pre-trained models, and AI platforms is allowed, provided their use is legal and properly disclosed.
10. Program Overview
- 9:00 AM: Doors open
- 9:30 AM: Kickoff talks, followed by team formation
- Hackathon development period
- 6:30 PM: Submission deadline
- Live pitches (2 minutes per team)
- Judging and results
- Event conclusion at 9:00 PM
Mentorship or support sessions may be offered at the Organizers' discretion.
11. Project Submission
All projects must be submitted via https://personal-agents-sf.devpost.com , according to instructions shared on Discord.
Required submission elements may include:
- Project description
- Demo video or live demo
- Public code repositories
- Presentation materials
Late or incomplete submissions may be disqualified, at the Organizers' discretion.
12. Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated using the following criteria, each with equal weight:
- Quality of the delivered prototype
- Adherence to the challenge/theme
- Use of AI
- Feasibility and practicality
- Creativity and originality
Important:
Final judging criteria, rules, or interpretations may be adjusted up until the beginning of the event and will be communicated through Discord. All such updates are final and binding.
13. Judging Process
Judging will take place on October 24, based on live, in-person pitches.
Each team will have 2 minutes to present.
Judges' decisions are final, non-appealable, and binding.
14. Prizes
Prize details, amounts, and categories will be announced and updated on the official Luma event page.
The Organizers reserve the right to modify prize structures before the event.
Any taxes, fees, or payment logistics related to prizes will be handled case by case, and details will be communicated directly to the winners.
15. Judges
Judges will be professionals selected by the Organizers.
The final list of judges will be published on the Luma event page.
16. Communication
Discord and Luma are the only official communication channels.
Failure to follow announcements or updates shared through these channels is the sole responsibility of the participant.
17. Intellectual Property
Participants retain full ownership of all intellectual property created during the Hackathon.
By participating, teams grant the Organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use project names, descriptions, screenshots, videos, demos, and presentation materials solely for promotional, educational, or documentation purposes, with proper attribution.
No ownership transfer is implied.
18. Media and Image Rights
By attending the Hackathon, participants grant automatic consent to:
- Photography
- Video and audio recording
- Use of likeness, voice, demos, and presentations
Such content may be used by the Organizers for promotional or archival purposes without additional consent or compensation.
19. Liability and Disclaimer
The Hackathon is provided "as is." The Organizers are not responsible for:
- Technical failures
- Lost data or equipment
- Personal injury
- Travel or accommodation issues
Participants assume all risks associated with participation.
20. Legal Compliance
Participants agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Any violation may result in immediate disqualification.
21. General Provisions
If any provision of these Rules is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
These Rules are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, with exclusive jurisdiction in San Francisco County, California.
Participation in the Hackathon constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these Official Rules.